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title: "A1180"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# A1180

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2372a4f-870f-4c94-8103-b40f9b79b6bc

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Greater Manchester Police, entitled "SQL Server Monitoring Software" with reference "A1180", has concluded with an award. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV code: 48000000) and was conducted in the North West region of the United Kingdom. This award was part of a competitive quotation process, classified as 'limited' and detailed as a below-threshold competitive quote process. The procurement sequence has now reached the 'award' stage, with the contract to commence on 31st March 2025 and conclude on 30th March 2027. The awarded amount for this procurement is GBP 32,000, benefiting the supplier, Red Gate Software Limited. The award was published on 5th February 2026, following its active status on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development and IT services. The contract's focus on SQL infrastructure monitoring aligns well with technology firms skilled in software solutions for performance management and alert systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically deemed suitable for such procurements due to the tailored scope and competitive quotation nature of the process. Engaging in contracts like these could provide businesses with substantial growth potential and a foothold in public sector projects, enhancing their portfolio and capacity for future government contracts.

## Notice

Software to monitor performance and provide alerts on SQL infrastructure. Awarded through a 3 quote process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12448cbf-01ac-4487-bb38-e9e1e944c464 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M40 5BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Harpurhey |
| Westminster constituency | Blackley and Middleton South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RED GATE SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 19:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12448cbf-01ac-4487-bb38-e9e1e944c464

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12448cbf-01ac-4487-bb38-e9e1e944c464
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk

## Provenance

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